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3 Table of Contents 2-3 Local Area Events 4 Residential Services 5 Pine County History 6-8 Pine County Communities 9 Carlton County History Carlton County Communities 12 Parks & Recreation 14 Local Area Attractions 21 Minnesota Fishing Seasons -23 DNR License Centers 24 Minnesota Hunting Seasons 30 Pine County Bicycle Trails 31 Carlton County Bicycle Trails 32 Pine County ATV Trails 33 Carlton County ATV Trails 34 Pine County Snowmobile Trails Carlton County Snowmobile Trails Scan the QR Codes to go to the individual county pages. Pine County Carlton County

4 Local Area Events JANUARY Beau Berglund Hockey Tournament Pine City January Interim at the Audubon Center Sandstone FEBRUARY Carlton Winterfest Carlton Cloquet Rotary Hook n Slice on Ice Carlton Pine Pond Hockey Tournament Pine City Pine Technical College Gun Show Pine City MARCH St. Urho s Day Celebration Finlayson Maple Syrup Day Sandstone APRIL Easter Egg Hunt Hinckley Easter Egg Hunt Moose Lake Easter Egg Hunt Sandstone MAY Big Day Cloquet Cloquet Lumberjack Laps Fun Run Cloquet Moose Run 5K & 10K Moose Lake Memorial Day Services Moose Lake City Wide Garage Sales Pine City Art in the Park Pine City Memorial Day Parade Pine City Paddlefest Sandstone Mother s Day Brunch Sandstone Sandstone Rodeo Sandstone Veteran s Golf Tournament Sandstone JUNE Spring Fever Days Barnum Chmielewski International Polka Festival Carlton Fly-In Breakfast Cloquet City Wide Garage Sales Hinckley Celebration Pow Wow Hinckley Hinckley Knights Baseball Tournament Hinckley Snowmobile Water-Cross Racing Moose Lake Solid Rock in the Park Pine City Freedom Fest Pine City East Central MN GLBT Pride Celebration Pine City JULY Carlton Daze Community Celebration Carlton 4th of July Celebration Cloquet 4th of July Celebration Finlayson Fly-In & Drive-In Breakfast Hinckley Hinckley Corn & Clover Festival Hinckley Miss Moose Lake Pageant Moose Lake 4th of July Parade & Aerial Flyover Moose Lake Kiddie Parade Moose Lake Relay for Life Moose Lake Art in the Park Moose Lake Fireman s Steak Fry Moose Lake Agate Days Moose Lake Antique Car Show Moose Lake Boat Parade Pine City Art Fest Pine City City Wide Garage Sales Sandstone Willow River Area Days Willow River Wrong Days Wright AUGUST Askov Fair & Rutabaga Festival Askov Carlton County Fair Barnum White Pine Logging & Threshing Show Finlayson Hinckley Smokin Rib Fest Hinckley Ma & Pa Kettle Days Kettle River Crazy Corn Day & Depot Fest Moose Lake Highway 61 Folks Festival Pine City Pine County Fair Pine City Pine City Fun Run & Parade Pine City Czech Booya Festival Pine City Classic Car Show Sandstone Quarry Days Sandstone Brickyard Days Wrenshall SEPTEMBER The Chicken Swap Carlton Labor Day Celebration & Parade Cloquet Cloquet River Run Cloquet Harvest Fest Cromwell Fall Fest Moose Lake SEPTEMBER (Continued) North West Company Fall Gathering Pine City PRCA Championship Rodeo Rock Creek Rock Creek Relics Threshing & Sawing Show Rock Creek Fall Fest Wrenshall Silver Brook Corn Maze Wrenshall OCTOBER Minnesota Charms Quilt Show Carlton Pumpkin Run 5K Cloquet Fall Wine Tasting Hinckley Anniversary of the 1918 Fires Moose Lake Highway 61 Film Festival Pine City October Fest Sandstone Autumn at the Audubon Sandstone Women s Wellness & Adventure Weekend Sandstone Renewable Tail Run & Walk Sandstone Halloween Party Sandstone Silver Brook Corn Maze Wrenshall NOVEMBER Old Fashioned Christmas Cloquet Holiday Craft Fair Hinckley Christmas Open House & Craft & Bake Sale Moose Lake Holiday Madness & Christmas Carol Parade Pine City Light Up the Park Sandstone DECEMBER Home for the Holidays Family Celebration Cloquet Santa Day & Community Dinner Hinckley Santa Visits Moose Lake Christmas at the Fort Pine City Holiday Craft Fair Sandstone Ice Fest Sandstone Sandstone Holiday Dinner & Santa Day Sandstone Winter Family Escape Sandstone New Year s Eve at the Lake Sandstone 2 - Pine & Carlton Counties - Resident Guide - 3

5 Residential Services PINE COUNTY Assessor...(320) Attorney Auditor Child Support Court Administration Extension Office Finances Human Services Highway Department Land Probation Public Health Recorder Sheriff Treasurer Veterans Services Zoning CARLTON COUNTY Assessor...(218) Attorney Auditor Economic Development Emergency Management Extension Facilities Highway Human Services Land Recorder Sherff Veterans Services Zoning Sheriff Veterans Services Pine & Carlton Counties - Resident Guide Pine County History Pine county was established in 1856 and was named for the abundance of pine trees in the area. It was formed from parts of Chisago and Ramsey Counties, and included much of the area which is present day Carlton and Aitkin Counties. Early industry was dominated by logging and communities were founded near logging sites and railroad junctions. In 1872 Pine City was selected as the county seat and the area continued to develop until It was then that the largest fire in Minnesota s history began in Hinckley which engulfed most of the county. Hundreds of people died and many were left homeless, but the area was rebuilt resiliently. Now Pine County is known for its scenery, wildlife, miles of recreational trails and history honored with the Hinckley Fire Museum, the North West Company Fur Post and many other attractions. Today Pine County is home to approximately 28,279 residents

6 County Communities CITIES: ASKOV pop. 364 BROOK PARK pop. 139 BRUNO pop. 102 DENHAM pop. FINLAYSON pop. 315 HENRIETTE pop. 71 HINCKLEY pop. 1,800 KERRICK pop. 65 PINE CITY (COUNTY SEAT) pop. 3,123 ROCK CREEK pop. 1,628 RUTLEDGE pop. 9 SANDSTONE pop. 2,849 STURGEON LAKE pop. 439 WILLOW RIVER pop. 415 TOWNSHIPS: ARLONE pop. 345 ARNA pop. 86 BARRY pop. 587 BIRCH CREEK pop. 217 BREMEN pop. 246 BROOK PARK pop. 495 BRUNO pop. 179 CHENGWATANA pop. 864 CLOVER pop. 316 CROSBY pop. 97 DANFORTH pop. 84 DELL GROVE pop. 699 FINLAYSON pop. 506 FLEMING pop. 115 HINCKLEY pop. 820 KERRICK pop. 272 KETTLE RIVER pop. 491 MISSION CREEK pop. 590 MUNCH pop. 2 NEW DOSEY pop. 74 NICKERSON pop. 247 NORMAN pop. 247 OGEMA pop. 298 PARK pop. 37 PARTRIDGE pop. 518 PINE CITY pop. 1,249 PINE LAKE pop. 576 POKEGAMA pop. 2,570 ROYALTON pop. 976 SANDSTONE pop. 1,614 STURGEON LAKE pop. 409 WILMA pop. 137 WINDEMERE pop. 1,489 *Populations are approximate. ASKOV Askov was originally settled in 1889 by the name of Partridge. Much of the village was destroyed by the Hinckley fire in 1894, but the residents rebuilt and was renamed to Askov in Today Askov is home to approximately 6 residents. BROOK PARK Brook Park was originally established as a lumber camp. Most of Brook Park was demolished by the Hinckley Fire. A monument was established on the southern side of the town to honor the fire victims. Today Brook Park is home to approximately 505 residents. BRUNO Bruno was named after Brno, a village in the Czech Republic, as many early settlers were of Czechoslovakian descent. Bruno was incorporated in 1903 and a school was established. Today Bruno is home to approximately 106 residents. DENHAM Settlers were attracted to the fertile soil, access to water and Denham was established in The community began to develop and was incorporated in Today Denham is home to approximately 40 residents. FINLAYSON Finlayson was named in honor of David Finlayson, who established the first saw mill in the area. The community was established in 1887 and was a leader for producing lumber and potatoes. Today Finlayson is home to approximately 508 residents. HINCKLEY Hinckley was named in honor of Isaac Hinckley, the president of the Wilmington and Baltimore railroad company. Isaac Hinckley is also credited as a member of the Northern Pacific company. The community was incorporated in 1885 and was known as Central Station because of its rail location as the halfway point between St. Paul and Duluth. On September 1st, 1894 a huge fire decimated the town and surrounding area, killing hundreds of residents. A huge tourist attraction today is the Hinckley Fire Museum which was established to teach people about the history of the area before and after the fire. Today Hinckley is home to approximately 1,409 residents. 6 - Pine & Carlton Counties - Resident Guide - 7

7 County Communities KERRICK Kerrick was named in honor of Cassius M. Kerrick, a contractor and mechanic for the Great Northern Railway. As the railroad arrived Kerrick started to develop and businesses were established. Today Kerrick is home to approximately 71 residents. Carlton County History PINE CITY (COUNTY SEAT) Pine City was named after the abundant pine trees in the area. It was incorporated in 1881 and selected as the county seat. Railroad expansion and lumbering opportunities attracted many new residents. Soon Pine City became one of the largest timber producers in the area. Today Pine City is home to approximately 3,285 residents. RUTLEDGE Rutledge was originally named Kettle River before changing to its current name in The city was incorporated as a village that same year and its proximity to water allowed for development. Today Rutledge is home to approximately 195 residents. SANDSTONE Sandstone was named for the extensive sandstone and quarries in the area especially on the Kettle River. It was platted in 1887 and populations poured in from the extension of the railroad to the area for work in the quarry. Sandstone was one of the many communities affected by the Hinckley Fire in 1894, but was later rebuilt. Today Sandstone is home to approximately 2,792 residents. STURGEON LAKE The city of Sturgeon Lake was named for Sturgeon Lake which is located just outside of the city boundaries. Sturgeon Lake was originally platted by the St. Paul and Duluth Railroad as a rail stop and was incorporated in Today Sturgeon Lake is home to approximately 372 residents. WILLOW RIVER Willow River was incorporated in 1891 and was established as a lumber town. Northern Pacific Railroad constructed a station within the community and the area continued to grow. Today Willow River is home to approximately 391 residents. 8 - Pine & Carlton Counties - Resident Guide Carlton County was named in honor of Reuben B. Carlton, one of the first settlers in the area and first Senator in the Minnesota Legislature from the district. Carlton county was established in 1857 and the village of Carlton was named the county seat in Carlton County includes some of the area of the Fond du Lac Reservation, which includes the Lake Superior Band of Ojibway. Like Pine County to the South, Carlton County was established as a major lumber area due to the extensive forests of pine trees in the area, however much of the county was destroyed in 1918 with the Cloquet Fire. Sparks from the railroad set dry grass ablaze, killed hundreds of people and destroyed many of the historic buildings Carlton County was known for. After redevelopment, Carlton County has become known for its scenic wildlife, parks and proximity to Highway. Today Carlton County is home to approximately 33,933 residents

8 County Communities CITIES: BARNUM pop. 613 CARLTON (COUNTY SEAT) pop. 862 CLOQUET pop. 12,124 CROMWELL pop. 234 KETTLE RIVER pop. 180 MOOSE LAKE pop. 2,751 SCANLON pop. 991 THOMSON pop. 159 WRENSHALL pop. 399 WRIGHT pop. 127 TOWNSHIPS: ATKINSON pop. 319 AUTOMBA pop. 137 BARNUM pop. 978 BESEMAN pop. 149 BLACKHOOF pop. 809 EAGLE pop. 565 HOLYOKE pop. 179 KALEVALA pop. 302 LAKEVIEW pop. 194 MAHTOWA pop. 494 MOOSE LAKE pop. 956 PERCH LAKE pop. 998 SILVER pop. 398 SILVER BROOK pop. 609 SKELTON pop. 372 SPLIT ROCK pop. 152 THOMSON pop. 4,361 TWIN LAKES pop. 1,912 WRENSHALL pop. 326 *Populations are approximate. BARNUM Barnum is named in honor of George G. Barnum, a lawyer and banker for the Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad. The community was a prosperous lumber town until the decline of the lumber industry in the early 1900s. Advances in agriculture helped Barnum redevelop and the area has continued to grow. Today Barnum is home to approximately 595 residents. CARLTON (COUNTY SEAT) Carlton, like the county, was named in honor of Reuben B. Carlton and selected as the county seat. The community was established as a lumber town due to the amount of white pine trees in the area and its location as the halfway point on the railroad between St. Paul and Duluth allowed for dramatic growth. Today Carlton is home to approximately 770 residents. County Communities CLOQUET Cloquet was named after the Cloquet River that runs through the area and the community developed with the start of the logging industry. On October 12, 1918 a fire wiped out Cloquet and much of Carlton County leading to the most loss of life in one day in Minnesota s history. The area was rebuilt and has continued to grow. Today Cloquet is home to approximately 1,387 residents. KETTLE RIVER The city of Kettle River was named after the Kettle River which flows through it. Much of the population was destroyed due to the Cloquet Fire in 1918 and was not incorporated until Today Kettle River is home to approximately 171 residents. MOOSE LAKE Moose Lake was incorporated in 1889 and as railroads were established industry began to expand. Like most of Carlton County, Moose Lake was devastated by the Cloquet Fire of A monument now stands in the northern section of the town for the hundreds of people that perished. Today Moose Lake is home to approximately 2,386 residents. THOMSON Thomson was named by the Northern Pacific railroad in honor of David Thompson, a Canadian explorer and geographer, and a postal error led to its current spelling. Thomson was selected as the county seat of Carlton County until 1886 when it was moved to Carlton. Today Thomson is home to approximately 5,0 residents. WRENSHALL Wrenshall was named in honor of C.C. Wrenshall, who was head of maintenance and bridges of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company. The area began to grow and develop upon the arrival of the railroads from St. Paul to Duluth. The town was the location of one of the depots for the Northern Pacific Railroad. Today Wrenshall is home to approximately 381 residents Pine & Carlton Counties - Resident Guide

9 Parks & Recreation BANNING STATE PARK Sandstone (320) Located near Sandstone, Banning State Park features the historic Sandstone Quarry, biking trails, cross-country skiing, canoeing and kayaking on the Kettle River and nature trails. CHENGWATANA STATE FOREST Pine City (651) Located on 29,000 acres near Pine City, Chengwatana State Forest features 26 campsites an eight mile ski and hiking trail and snowmobile trail. FOND DU LAC STATE FOREST Cromwell (651) Located on 64,505 acres near Cromwell, Fond du Lac State Forest features picnic shelters, biking and nature trails, 40 miles of offhighway motorcycle and snowmobile trails, canoeing and kayaking and camping areas. JAY COOKE STATE PARK Carlton (218) Located near Carlton, Jay Cooke State Park JAY COOKE STATE PARK (Continued) features nature trails, horseback riding trail, mountain bike trails and cross-country ski trails. MOOSE LAKE STATE PARK Moose Lake (218) Located on 1,199 acres, Moose Lake State Park features a campground, nature trails, fishing pier, snowmobile trails, cross-country skiing trails and a science and nature center. NEMADJI STATE FOREST Moose Lake (218) Located near Moose Lake, Nemadji State Forest features a campground and miles of ATV and snowmobile trails. ST. CROIX STATE PARK Hinckley (320) Located on 33,895 acres, St. Croix State Park offers a variety of activities. The park features a campground, canoeing on both the Kettle and St. Croix Rivers and recreational trails. Area Cuisine It s A Smorgasbord! Transport your taste buds to Sweden at a Swedish Smorgasbord in Wright! Traditionally, Swedes considered entertaining guests (even unexpected ones) a top priority, and would treat hungry visitors to homemade, three-course meals, using new plates for each course to enjoy three unique flavor blends. The first course consists of on-hand foods that can be set out just as guests arrive. These include plates of crisp breads with butter, Scandinavian cheeses to suit a variety of tastes, boiled potatoes, and hard-boiled eggs. The second course features cold dishes like smoked eel, salmon, herring with sour cream and chives, pickled cucumbers and other sides, and a variety of cold cuts. The centerpiece of this course is a smorgastarta, or sandwich cake: an elaborate arrangement of sandwich fixings arranged in a block and decorated with intricate, edible designs. The third course consists of hot and hearty foods like world-famous Swedish meatballs with lingonberry sauce, Christmas ham, prime rib, and savory vegetables. Don t miss this year s smorgasbord at the Wrong Days Festival in Wright! Rutabaga Hub Askov once held the title of Rutabaga Capital of the World and still holds a very scrumptious Rutabaga Festival every year. Another name for rutabagas is Swedish turnips, or swedes, as these starchy, red, root vegetables are actually turnip-cabbage hybrids that come from Scandinavia. Rutabagas can be boiled, roasted, baked, julienned for salads, or used as tasty substitutes for other root vegetables. A few delicious forms rutabagas can take include: hearty rutabaga soup, butternut squash and rutabaga puree, rutabaga pie, and rutabaga puree with cardamom and thyme. Visit Askov during August Rutabaga Days to enjoy a taste of rutabaga, live music, and other treats Pine & Carlton Counties - Resident Guide Which Pine or Carlton County food is your favorite? Submit your favorite local recipes and Mom and Pop restaurants for a chance to be published in our upcoming guides! Send your name, phone number, address, and a description of your favorite Pine or Carlton county food to: info@lincolnmarketing.us

10 Local Attractions AUDUBON CENTER OF THE NORTH WOODS P.O. Box 0 Sandstone (320) BARRY S WHITEWATER CHARTER 2933 Carlson Rd. Carlson (218) BLACK BEAR CASINO RESORT & GOLF COURSE 1785 Hwy. 210 Carlton (218) CARLTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 406 Cloquet Ave. Cloquet (218) CULTURAL CENTER & MUSEUM 1720 Big Lake Rd. Cloquet (218) ENCORE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER & GALLERY 20 Hwy. 33 S Cloquet (218) GAMPER S BOWLING 1050 Hwy. 61 Moose Lake (218) GRAND CASINO HINCKLEY 777 Lady Luck Dr. Hinckley (320) GRAND CINEMA HINCKLEY 845 Weber Ave. Hinckley (320) GRAND NATIONAL GOLF COURSE 300 Lady Luck Dr. Hinckley (320) HINCKLEY FIRE MUSEUM 106 Old Hwy. 61 Hinckley (320) KANABEC HISTORY CENTER 805 W Forest Ave. Mora (320) LAKE THEATER 318 Elm Ave. Moose Lake (218) MOOSE LAKE DEPOT & FIRES OF 1918 MUSEUM 900 Folz Blvd. Moose Lake (218) NORTH WEST COMPANY FUR POST Voyageur Ln. Pine City (320) OLD DEETZ SLATE MINE QUARRY 234 Hwy. 61 W Esko (218) PINE CENTER FOR THE ARTS 265 5th St. SE Pine City (320) PINE CITY COUNTRY CLUB Golf Course Rd. SW Pine City (320) PINE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY P.O. Box 123 Askov (320) PINE HILL GOLF CLUB 1689 Co. Rd. 61 Carlton (218) POKEGAMA LAKE RV PARK & GOLF COURSE Island Resort Dr. Pine City (800) PROCTOR HISTORICAL MUSEUM 100 Pionk Dr. Proctor (218) SANDSTONE AREA GOLF COURSE & COUNTRY CLUB 343 Lark St. Sandstone (320) SPIRIT MOUNTAIN SKI & RECREATION AREA 9200 Spirit Mountain Pl. Duluth (800) SUPERIOR WHITEWATER RAFTING TOURS 950 Chestnut Ave. Carlton (218) TWENTYNINE PINES GOLF COURSE 2871 Sundberg Rd. Mahtowa (218) VASALOPPET SKI AREA P.O. Box Mora (800) *For more information on events throughout Pine and Carlton Counties, visit: com. Area History Pine City Rural School Museum This 1908 schoolhouse comes to life each summer when specially selected Pine City students dress in period clothing, pack old-fashioned lunches in pails, and study subjects their great-grandparents might have learned in school. Lessons include handwriting, handicrafts, outdoor games, and history. Visit this charming 20th century schoolhouse to view antique banners, posters, classroom rules, American flags, and more. Refuel Your Car in Style Gas up at a service station designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright at R.W. Lindholm Service Station in Cloquet, part of Wright s uncompleted vision for a planned suburban community called Broadacre. The station was built at a time when traffic and the need for fueling stations were limited. Wright correctly predicted that more and more Americans would own automobiles and that gas stations would become commonplace. According to Jennifer Webb, an art professor at the University of Minnesota at Duluth, Wright imagined that R.W. Lindolm Station s glass-enclosed second floor lobby would become a popular community gathering place, where people would spend time together and chat. He also envisioned gas pumps hanging down from the ceiling, which could not be built due to safety regulations. As Webb describes poetically, [Wright] talks about mother s milk and coming up to the udders and feeding your car from this, which I think is a glorious image. Wright [says that] as long as you have a dynamic design, it doesn t matter if you re doing a house, a gas station or a cathedral. And he makes that point over and over again. The station s triangular, treated copper roof directs visitors gaze to the rushing Saint Louis River. Visit R.W. Lindholm Station to see the fantastic design and beautiful scenery for yourself. Weber, Tom. (2008, August 7). Frank Lloyd Wright gas station turns 50. MPR News. Retrieved from What are your favorite historical sites in Pine and Carlton counties? Submit your story for a chance to be published in our upcoming guides! Send your name, phone number, address, and a description of the site and your visit to: info@lincolnmarketing.us Pine & Carlton Counties - Resident Guide

11 Choose Your Adventure: Adventure Sports Gearing up for some extreme fun? Look no further than Kettle River, where you can brave the same wild, swirling waters that created the river s namesake glacial kettles on your kayak, canoe, or raft. Race from Banning State Park to Robinson quarry to win big prizes at the Kettle River Paddle Fest. Don t miss the Kettle River Rodeo s show of incredible rafting stunts! For more great rapids, visit Blueberry Slide, Mother s Delight, Dragon s Tooth and Hell s Gate at Banning State Park. These waters are as thrilling and majestic as their names imply. Witness beautiful sandstone rock formations, waterfalls, mosses, and an ice cave on your tour. Winter brings new thrills at the Sandstone Ice Festival. Test your strength with unique feats like ice climbing, winter camping in hot tents, and skijoring (ski with the added excitement of getting towed by a horse or dog). Trek the Nature Trails Choose from more than 50 miles of different trails at Jay Cooke State Park. Hike, bike, or horseback ride through breathtaking summer trails to explore historic sites like the CCCbuilt, water tower of log and stone and the historic cemetery near the gorge at Thomson Dam, smell the wildflowers, dip your toes into the St. Louis River, or walk the swinging suspension bridge. Check out the best view in the park at Oldenburg point, where if you re lucky you may spot an eagle, a marsh hawk, or a great blue heron gliding over the expanse of shimmering waters, rock formations, and vibrant trees. In winter, come equipped with your skis, snow shoes, and snowmobile. Campers are welcome to stay and prolong their fun. At 63 miles long, Willard Munger State Trail has the 5th longest paved trail in the US. Hike, bike, in-line skate, or snowmobile through historical sites and scenic views from Hinckley to Duluth. Explore railroad track remnants from the Great Hinckley Fire and spot deer, beavers, porcupines, raccoons, and other wildlife. The trails connect to Jay Cooke Park Pine & Carlton Counties - Resident Guide

12 Boating Safety Operating Watercraft Follow these guidelines to help prevent and prepare for capsizing, swamping, or someone falling overboard. Make sure that you and your passengers are wearing lifejackets while the boat is moving. Attach the ignition safety lanyard to your wrist, clothes, or life jacket. Don t allow anyone to sit on the gun wale, bow, seat backs, motor cover, or areas not designed for seating. Also, don t let anyone sit on pedestal seats when craft is not in idle. Don t overload your boat. Balance the load of passengers and gear stored on-board. Keep your center of gravity low by not allowing people to stand up or move around while craft is in motion. In small boats, don t allow anyone to lean beyond the gunwale. Turn boat at slow rates of speed. Secure the anchor line to the bow, never to the stern. Don t risk operating water craft in rough conditions or bad weather. Who May Operate a Motorboat (Other Than a Personal Watercraft) For engines 25 horsepower or less: - Those under age 12 may operate without restrictions. For engines over 25 horsepower through 75 horsepower: - Those under age 12 must have someone 21 years of age or older on board within reach of the controls. - For engines over 75 horsepower: - No children under age 12 may operate, even with an adult on board. - Other restrictions apply to boat operators 12 to 17 years old: - Operators from 12 to 17 years of age may operate engines of 25 horsepower or lower with no restrictions. For engines over 25 horsepower: - Operators 12 to 17 years of age must have: A watercraft operator s permit, or someone age 21 years or older old on board within reach of the controls. All Watercraft... must have at least one Coast Guard Approved Type 1, 2, 3 or 5 flotation device that is the proper size for each person on board or being towed. All devices must be in good condition and easily accessible. Children under age 10 must wear a device when on board a boat that is underway unless: in an enclosed cabin or below deck or on an anchored boat that is being used for swimming or diving or passenger craft with a licensed captain. Along with the above at least one approved Type 4 must be on board boats 16 ft. or longer (except canoes and kayaks) and immediately available. A Coast Guard approved Type 5 device may be substituted for any other Coast Guard approved device if it meets the same requirements and is noted on the label. Anyone riding a jet ski or other Personal Water Craft must wear an approved -non inflating flotation device, as well as anyone being towed by a water craft Pine & Carlton Counties - Resident Guide

13 Fishing Seasons BOWFISHING 05/01/13-02/23/14 WALLEYE, SAUGER & NORTHERN PIKE 05/11/13-02/23/14 LARGEMOUTH BASS* 05/11/13-02/23/14 SMALLMOUTH BASS* (Catch & Release)09/09/13-02/23/14 LAKE TROUT* (Outside BWCA) 01/12/13-03/31/13 05/11/13-09/30/14 STREAM TROUT* (Southeast) 01/01/13-03/31/13 (Catch & Release) Spring: 04/01/13-04/12/13 Summer: 05/11/13-10/31/13 Fall: 09/15/13-09/30/13 (All Lakes) 05/11/13-10/31/13 Muskie 06/01/13-12/01/13 Take-a-kid fishing weekend 06/07/13-06/09/13 *Contact the MN DNR for specific zone information by calling: 1 (888) Common Fish Species 20 - Pine & Carlton Counties - Resident Guide

14 DNR License Centers You can purchase hunting and fishing licenses, cross-country ski passes and snowmobile trail stickers through the Electronic License System. Online: Toll-Free: (888) or visit one of the ELS agents available throughout Pine & Carlton Counties: ASKOV 23 HARDWARE & LUMBER 6380 Co. Rd. 33 Askov (320) BROOK PARK INN STORE 510 3rd St. N Brook Park (218) CARLTON CARLTON LITTLE STORE 403 3rd St. Carlton (218) CARLTON TRUCK & TRAVEL STOP 1704 Hwy. 210 Carlton (218) CLOQUET HOLIDAY STATION STORE # Cloquet Ave. Cloquet (218) L & M SUPPLY 620 Hwy. 33 S Cloquet (218) Pine & Carlton Counties - Resident Guide CLOQUET, CONTD. OUTDOOR ADVANTAGE 1302 Hwy. 33 S Cloquet (218) WALMART SUPERCENTER (#1929) 1308 Hwy. 33 S Cloquet (218) CROMWELL CROMWELL SELF SERVE 5201 Hwy. 210 Cromwell (218) DUQUETTE DUQUETTE GENERAL STORE 882 Hwy. 23 Duquette (218) FINLAYSON BANNING JUNCTION Hwy. 23 Finlayson (320) PETRY S BAIT COMPANY 20 Hwy. 18 Finlayson (320) HINCKLEY THE BARGAIN BUYS CO., INC st St. SE Hinckley (320) CROSSROADS CONVENIENCE Hwy. 48 Hinckley (320) HOLIDAY STATION STORE (#6) 401 Fire Monument Rd. Hinckley (320) KETTLE RIVER THE TOWER TAP & RESTAURANT 3964 Main St. Kettle River (218) MAHTOWA TJ S COUNTRY CORNER 2751 Market St. Mahtowa (218) MOOSE LAKE GATEWAY BP 145 Arrowhead Ln. Moose Lake (218) HOLIDAY STATION STORE (#127) 80 Arrowhead Ln. Moose Lake (218) MOOSE LAKE CO-OP 100 Arrowhead Ln. Moose Lake (218) PINE CITY HIDE-AWAY BAIT & TACKLE Branch Dr. Pine City (320) HOLIDAY STATION STORE (#6) 570 Main St. S Pine City (320) HOLIDAY STATION STORE (#258) th St. SW Pine City (320) TALL TALES BAIT & TACKLE 540 Main St. Pine City (320) PINE CITY, CONTD. PINE CITY LICENSE CENTER 809 Main St. S Pine City (320) WALMART SUPERCENTER (#2367) th St. SW Pine City (320) SANDSTONE ACE HARDWARE 218 Main St. Sandstone (320) 6- DUXBURY STORE Duxbury Rd. Sandstone (320) SANDSTONE PETRO PLUS 325 Quarry Pl. Sandstone (320) SAWYER SAWYER STORE 3252 Hwy. 210 Sawyer (218) STURGEON LAKE STURGEON LAKE LITTLE STORE Warler Ln. Sturgeon Lake (218) WILLOW RIVER DAVE S OIL CORP Co. Rd. 43 Willow River (218) WILLOW RIVER MERCANTILE CO Willow St. Willow River (218) WRENSHALL WRENSHALL ONE STOP MARKET 131 Broadway St. Wrenshall (218)

15 Hunting Seasons For general information on firearm safety training call: 1 (888) or (651) Contact the MN DNR for specific zone areas: Online: Toll Free: 1 (888) You can purchase hunting and fishing licenses by phone: 1 (888) HUNTING RABBIT & SQUIRREL 09/14/13-02/28/14 HUNTING, CONTD. GROUSE & GRAY PARTRIDGE 09/14/13-01/01/14 Hunting Safety Safety Button Stock Bolt & Ejector Port Receiver Gauge Chamber & Choke Information Midpoint Bead Sight Barrel Front Sight GRAY & RED FOX, BADGER, OPOSSUM & RACCOON (North) 10/19/13-03/13/14 (South) 10/19/13-03/15/14 GOOSE (Early Canada Goose) 09/01/13-09/20/13 CROW 03/01/13-03/31/13; 07/15/13-10/15/13 BEAR 09/01/13-10/13/13 MOURNING DOVE 09/01/13-10/30/13 SNIPE & RAIL 09/01/13-11/04/13 DEER (Archery) 09/14/13-12/31/13 (Youth) 10/17/13-10/20/13 (Camp Ripley Archery) 10/17/13-10/18/13 (Firearm 2A & 3A) 11/09/13-11/17/13 (Firearm 1A) 11/09/13-11/24/13 (Firearm 3B) 11/23/13-12/01/13 (Muzzleloader) 11/30/13-12/15/13 SHARPTAILED GROUSE 09/14/13-11/30/ Pine & Carlton Counties - Resident Guide MOOSE (Northeast Zone) 09/28/13-10/13/13 TURKEY 09/28/13-10/27/13 PHEASANT 10/12/13-01/01/14 PRAIRIE CHICKEN 10/19/13-10/23/13 FISHER & PINE MARTEN 11/30/13-12/05/13 FURBEARER TRAPPING BEAVER (North) 10/26/13-04/30/14 (South) 11/02/13-04/30/14 MINK & MUSKRAT (North) 10/26/13-02/28/14 (South) 11/02/13-02/28/14 OTTER (North Zone) 10/26/13-01/05/14 (South Zone) 11/02/13-01/05/14 BOBCAT 11/30/13-12/05/13 *Contact for more information Trigger & Trigger Guard Action Release Control (Action Lever) Foreend (Forearm) Magazine Tube All hunters should consider taking an advanced hunter education class to learn the latest hunting techniques along with tips on coming home alive. Here are 5 Suggestions for a safe and successful hunting experience: Model Stamp & Gauge Magazine Loading Port Muzzle & Screw Cap Barrel/Screw Cap Get a detailed map of the area you are hunting, review it before you leave, and carry it with you in the field. Carry a compass and know how to use it. Decide ahead of time the direction to head for if you get lost or disoriented. Weather can change quickly, so hunters should carry a simple survival kit and be prepared for an unexpected overnight stay in the field. The survival kit should contain a rope, a knife, water, waterproof matches, an emergency shelter, and first aid supplies. If you are on the water, make sure to wear a personal flotation device (life preserver). Know your hunting partners physical and emotional limitations, as well as your own, and don t push your partners or yourself beyond those limits

16 Recreational Safety Bicycle Hand Signals ATV Safety Snowmobile Hand Signals 26 - Pine & Carlton Counties - Resident Guide Read the owner s manual and know your vehicle thoroughly. Check your vehicle before you ride. Wear protective equipment and clothing. Don t lend your vehicle to unskilled riders. Supervise young or inexperienced riders. Never carry a passenger on vehicles meant for one rider. Do not operate under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Drive at speeds that are appropriate to trail conditions. Stay to the right on trails. Stay away from thin ice, open water and wetlands Know the weather forecast. Make sure headlights and taillights work properly. Maintain safe distances between other riders. Reduce your speed when riding at night. Yield to other motor vehicles and trail users. Young or beginning riders are encouraged to take a safety training course. Know Your ATV

17 Snowmobile Safety PRIVATE PROPERTY NO TRESPASSING Please respect private property and no trespassing signs. Stay on trails. Exercise extreme caution on all lakes and streams. Obey all state and local laws and ordinances. Do not operate snowmobiles/atv s on county roads or state highways. Do not consume alcohol or take drugs prior to or during your snowmobile trip. Doing so increases your chances of injury or death. Slow down and don t cut to the inside of the trail corners. It s dangerous and illegal. If you snowmobile at night, don t override your lights. Always use the buddy system. Never ride off alone. Drowning is one of the causes of many snowmobile fatalities. Whenever possible, avoid the ice. Wear sensible, protective clothing designed for operating a snowmobile. Use a full size helmet, goggles, or visor to prevent injuries from twigs, stones, ice chips and other debris. Avoid wearing long scarves. They may get caught in moving parts of the snowmobile. Know the terrain you are going to ride. If unfamiliar to you, ask someone who has traveled over it before. Know the weather forecast, especially the ice and snow conditions. Be sure your snowmobile is in top-notch mechanical condition throughout the months of use. Familiarize yourself with the snowmobile you are driving. Thoroughly read the manual that accompanies the snowmobile. Do not pursue domestic or wild animals. That is not the conduct of a sportsman. Report such violations to the nearest law enforcement officer. Slow Down! Snowmobiling is fun. Going to the hospital isn t Pine & Carlton Counties - Resident Guide

18 Pine County Carlton County 46 Sturgeon Lake Denham Ellson 41 Willow River 43 Bruno Rutledge Finlayson 18 Askov Groningen Sandstone Friesland Hinckley Cloverdale Nickerson Duquette Kerrick 32 Duxbury Kingsdale Cloverton Markville 23 Wright 73 Automba Kettle River 12 Cromwell Moose Lake Sawyer Iverson 7 Atkinson Mahtowa 61 5 Nemadji Cloquet Scanlon Carlton Harney Esko 210 Thomson Wrenshall Scotts Corner Holyoke Brook Park 13 Beroun 14 Henriette Pine City 7 8 Grasston 70 Bike Trails 70 West Rock Greeley Rock Creek 30 - Pine & Carlton Counties - Resident Guide

19 Pine County Carlton County 46 Sturgeon Lake Denham 52 Ellson 41 Willow River Rutledge Finlayson Groningen Sandstone Friesland Askov Bruno Nickerson Duquette Kerrick 32 Duxbury Kingsdale Cloverton Markville 23 Wright 73 Automba Kettle River 12 Cromwell Moose Lake Sawyer Iverson 7 Atkinson Mahtowa 61 5 Nemadji Cloquet Scanlon Carlton Harney Esko 210 Thomson Wrenshall Scotts Corner Holyoke 18 Hinckley Cloverdale 48 Brook Park 13 Beroun 14 Henriette ATV Trails 7 Grasston 70 West Rock Greeley Pine City 8 Rock Creek Pine & Carlton Counties - Resident Guide

20 Pine County Carlton County 46 Sturgeon Lake Denham Ellson 41 Willow River 43 Bruno Rutledge Finlayson 18 Askov Groningen Sandstone Friesland Hinckley Cloverdale Nickerson Duquette Kerrick 32 Duxbury Kingsdale Cloverton Markville 23 Wright 73 Automba Kettle River 12 Cromwell Moose Lake Sawyer Iverson 7 Atkinson Mahtowa 61 5 Nemadji Cloquet Scanlon Carlton Harney Esko 210 Thomson Wrenshall Scotts Corner Holyoke Brook Park 13 Henriette Grasston West Rock 70 Greeley Beroun Pine City 8 Rock Creek Snowmobile Trails 34 - Pine & Carlton Counties - Resident Guide -

21 The Great Hinckley Fire of 1894 The Great Hinckley Fire of 1894 burned everything for twenty miles to ashes, Steve Johnson, chairman of the Hinckley Fire Museum, says. The disaster killed over 400 people, changed fire prevention laws and logging procedures, and destroyed a thriving, prominent city that seemed destined to become the 3rd largest city in the state. We ve been sorting it out for 120 years now, and we re still collecting stories, Johnson says. The great-grandchildren of young people who survived the fire sometimes come out with new information to share. It was recently discovered that members of a wedding party survived by taking shelter in a root cellar, where they doused themselves and the door with milk. An unmarked mass grave containing hundreds of bodies was also found and is under investigation now. Before the fire, Hinckley was a lumbering community whose lumber was used to build most of the Midwest, including the city of Chicago. According to Johnson, the fact that people came back to rebuild as a farming community is a testimony to the spirit of the people here. To come back and rebuild we call that the Spirit of 1894, and we try to promote that idea to our community and our children. Visit the Hinckley Fire Museum to see a replica of the Railroad Depot where heroes helped hundreds of people escape the fire by train. Experience a fire relief house replica, where survivors lived before Hinckley was rebuilt, and watch an 18-minute video about the fire featuring powerful photo stills set to sound. burned everything for twenty miles to ashes, 36 - Pine & Carlton Counties - Resident Guide